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Land Rover Defender

Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 2,495 cc

L90 GVGMOT history

L90 GVG is a blue diesel Land Rover Defender first used on 29 Oct 2004. Its MOT is valid until 1 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Dec 2025.

L90 GVG blue Land Rover Defender – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Dec 2026
Mileage
121,866 mi
At MOT on 2 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
L90 GVG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Land Rover
Model
Defender
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,495 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
29 Oct 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

L90 GVG was last recorded at 121,866 miles on 2 Dec 2025, 4,980 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
116,886 miles · 15 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
4,980 miles
Average per year
5,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,866 miles
  • 2024 – 116,886 miles
  • 2023 – 113,642 miles
  • 2022 – 108,615 miles
  • 2021 – 102,884 miles
  • 2020 – 100,147 miles
  • 2019 – 94,302 miles
  • 2018 – 88,300 miles
  • 2017 – 85,373 miles
  • 2016 – 79,359 miles
  • 2015 – 70,205 miles
  • 2014 – 59,959 miles
  • 2013 – 51,150 miles
  • 2012 – 47,650 miles
  • 2011 – 43,956 miles
  • 2010 – 39,137 miles
  • 2009 – 34,880 miles
  • 2008 – 30,270 miles
  • 2007 – 26,659 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,866 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Nearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2012

  • Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,866 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    121,866 miles
    Test number
    700310917220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail121,866 miles (+4,980)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,866 miles
    Test number
    666833811383
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass116,886 miles (+3,244)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    116,886 miles
    Test number
    404308116250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass113,642 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    113,642 miles
    Test number
    192633970176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail113,637 miles (+5,022)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,637 miles
    Test number
    829251588235
    • MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))

  6. Pass108,615 miles (+5,731)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    108,615 miles
    Test number
    473258507940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass102,884 miles (+2,737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    102,884 miles
    Test number
    933600274356
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass100,147 miles (+5,845)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    100,147 miles
    Test number
    661308535582

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass94,302 miles (+6,002)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    94,302 miles
    Test number
    425089096643
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass88,300 miles (+2,927)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    88,300 miles
    Test number
    610508836171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,373 miles (+6,014)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,373 miles
    Test number
    537935341802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass79,359 miles (+9,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    79,359 miles
    Test number
    768127740990
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass70,205 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    70,205 miles
    Test number
    672412116244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail70,205 miles (+10,246)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,205 miles
    Test number
    446643098125
    • DangerousParking brake lever missing (3.1.3a)
    • DangerousRear parking brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe inappropriately repaired repair with compression fittings (3.6.A.3)

  15. Pass59,959 miles (+8,809)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    59,959 miles
    Test number
    339760194486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass51,150 miles (+179)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    51,150 miles
    Test number
    936413023302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass50,971 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    50,971 miles
    Test number
    925505473226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail50,971 miles (+3,321)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,971 miles
    Test number
    709205673252
    • DangerousNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass47,650 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    345432482234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail47,650 miles (+3,694)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,650 miles
    Test number
    327222782409
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass43,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    43,956 miles
    Test number
    346917771249
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  22. Fail43,956 miles (+4,819)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,956 miles
    Test number
    457931671201
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureSteering damper damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteRear discs poor condition

  23. Pass39,137 miles (+4,257)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    39,137 miles
    Test number
    412371470225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteLight oil leak nsf hub oil seal
    • NoteSteering damper bush slight play

  24. Pass34,880 miles (+4,610)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    34,880 miles
    Test number
    341212279405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber split
    • NoteOsf bonnet hinge rubber worn
    • NoteSlight play steering shocker bush

  25. Pass30,270 miles (+3,611)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    30,270 miles
    Test number
    713510678224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  26. Pass26,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    26,659 miles
    Test number
    652603787266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about L90 GVG

Does L90 GVG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on L90 GVG is valid until 1 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on L90 GVG?
The MOT on L90 GVG is valid until 1 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has L90 GVG done?
L90 GVG was recorded at 121,866 miles at its MOT on 2 Dec 2025, an average of 5,247 miles a year.
Has L90 GVG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. L90 GVG has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on L90 GVG ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on L90 GVG find?
L90 GVG passed its latest MOT on 2 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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